Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Institute of Forensic Sciences
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Luis Arturo Sanchez, M.D.
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Fisher Healthcare, A Division of Fisher Scientific Company, L.L.C.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a Premier Healthcare Alliance, L.P. Contract renewal option with Fisher Healthcare, A Division of Fisher Scientific Company, L.L.C. for consumable laboratory supplies and related items for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of December 19, 2026 – December 18, 2027, at a cost of $279,045, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences (IFS) provides medical examiner and crime laboratory services with
the highest quality in an unbiased manner and uncompromised integrity. To provide the highest quality, IFS
requires quality products to perform services.
Expected Impact:
N/A
Alternative Options:
N/A
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